Today marks 50 years since martial law was imposed by former president Ferdinand Marcos. Under the military rule, Congress was padlocked, the press was silenced, and alleged human rights violations. <br /><br />This year's commemoration of the declaration is different because his son and namesake Ferdinand Marcos Junior is now President.<br /><br />We take a look at protests that took place amid that backdrop. <br /><br />First at Plaza Miranda in Manila where pro and anti-Marcos groups held protest actions at the same time.<br /><br /><br />Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/<br /><br />Follow our social media pages:<br /><br />• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines<br />• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/<br />• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines
